Cheat sheet guide
Jupyter Notebook shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 24 searchable Jupyter Notebook keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Run cells, Command mode, Edit mode, File & Find, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Run cell, select belowShiftEnter
- Enter command modeEsc
- Enter edit modeEnter
- Save notebookCtrlS
- Run cell, stayCtrlEnter
- Run cell, insert belowAltEnter
Run cells
5 shortcutsCommand mode
11 shortcuts
Insert cell above
A
WindowsAmacOSALinuxA
Insert cell below
B
WindowsBmacOSBLinuxB
Undo cell deletion
Z
WindowsZmacOSZLinuxZ
Change to Markdown
M
WindowsMmacOSMLinuxM
Change to code
Y
WindowsYmacOSYLinuxY
Cut cell
X
WindowsXmacOSXLinuxX
Copy cell
C
WindowsCmacOSCLinuxC
Paste cell below
V
WindowsVmacOSVLinuxV
Edit mode
5 shortcuts
Split cell at cursor
CtrlShiftMinus
WindowsCtrlShiftMinusmacOS⌃⇧MinusLinuxCtrlShiftMinus
Ctrl+Shift+Minus
File & Find
3 shortcutsFrequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Jupyter Notebook shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as run cell, select below.
Can I print this Jupyter Notebook shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Which operating systems are included for Jupyter Notebook?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS · Linux. Availability depends on the action and app version.
